Cinematography: Gordon Willis

Direction Francis Ford Coppola

Cast Marlon Brando · Al Pacino · James Caan · Robert Duvall

Synopsis The Godfather (1972) chronicles the saga of a powerful 1940s New York crime family as they navigate the challenges of maintaining their criminal empire amidst shifting leadership. Vito Corleone (Marlon Brando), the patriarch and head of the family, faces a...

Direction Francis Ford Coppola

Cast Al Pacino · Robert De Niro · Diane Keaton · Robert Duvall

Synopsis The Godfather: Part II (1974) delves into the ongoing chronicle of the Corleone family, as they expand their empire to Nevada and focus on the lucrative casino industry. Under the command of Michael, who becomes increasingly suspicious and ruthless, the...

Direction Woody Allen

Cast Woody Allen · Diane Keaton · Mariel Hemingway · Michael Murphy

Synopsis Manhattan (1979) follows the intricate romantic entanglements of Isaac, a writer navigating the complexities of his personal life. His former spouse is penning a memoir that delves into their private moments, adding to his emotional turmoil. Despite being involved with...

Direction Woody Allen

Cast Woody Allen · Diane Keaton · Tony Roberts · Carol Kane

Synopsis Annie Hall (1977) follows the romantic journey of Alvy Singer, a New York-based comedian known for his anxious demeanor, as he navigates the complexities of a modern relationship with Annie, portrayed by Diane Keaton. The film delves into the highs...

Direction Francis Ford Coppola

Cast Al Pacino · Diane Keaton · Talia Shire · Andy García

Synopsis The Godfather: Part III (1990) follows the story of Michael Corleone, now an elderly patriarch, as he strives to distance himself from the criminal empire he once ruled. His goal is to integrate the Corleone family's financial interests with the...

Direction Woody Allen

Cast Mia Farrow · Jeff Daniels · Danny Aiello · Dianne Wiest

Synopsis The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985) is set during the Great Depression, where Cecilia, a hardworking waitress in New Jersey, finds solace in the cinema to escape her dreary life with her idle husband. Her favorite film, "The Purple Rose...

Direction Woody Allen

Cast Woody Allen · Mia Farrow · Gale Hansen · Stephanie Farrow

Synopsis Zelig (1983) is a comedic mockumentary that delves into the extraordinary life of Leonard Zelig, a man with an uncanny ability to physically and emotionally adapt to his surroundings. The narrative begins when Zelig, in an effort to fit in,...

Direction Woody Allen

Cast Woody Allen · Mia Farrow · Nick Apollo Forte · Sandy Baron

Synopsis Broadway Danny Rose (1984) unfolds in a lively Broadway eatery where a group of comedians share tales from the entertainment industry. As their conversation deepens, they reminisce about Danny Rose, a dedicated agent known for representing some of the most...

Direction Alan J. Pakula

Cast Robert Redford · Dustin Hoffman · Jason Robards · Martin Balsam

Synopsis All the President's Men (1976) follows the investigative journey of Washington Post reporter Bob Woodward as he delves into a seemingly insignificant burglary at the Democratic National Committee headquarters in the lead-up to the 1972 elections. Intrigued by the involvement...

Direction Woody Allen

Cast Diane Keaton · Mary Beth Hurt · Geraldine Page · E.G. Marshall

Synopsis Interiors (1978) delves into the complex dynamics of a family in turmoil. Eve, recently abandoned by her husband Arthur, seeks solace with her three daughters as they collectively grapple with the fallout. While Eve struggles with her own emotional turmoil,...

Direction Herbert Ross

Cast Steve Martin · Christopher Walken · Bernadette Peters · Jessica Harper

Synopsis Pennies From Heaven (1981) is set in the heart of Chicago during the Great Depression, where Arthur Parker, a determined sheet music peddler, faces an uphill battle convincing reluctant music store proprietors to stock his wares. Despite being married to...

Direction Woody Allen

Cast Woody Allen · Charlotte Rampling · Jessica Harper · Marie-Christine Barrault

Synopsis Stardust Memories (1980) follows the introspective journey of Sandy Bates, a renowned filmmaker known for his comedic films. He finds himself at a seaside resort for a retrospective of his career. Surrounded by admirers and well-wishers, Bates grapples with his...

Direction Alan J. Pakula

Cast Harrison Ford · Greta Scacchi · Bonnie Bedelia · Brian Dennehy

Synopsis Presumed Innocent (1990) follows the gripping tale of a prosecutor who finds himself entangled in a web of deceit and suspicion. When a female district attorney is brutally murdered, the prosecutor's boss assigns him to lead the investigation. However, the...

Direction Woody Allen

Cast Woody Allen · Mia Farrow · José Ferrer · Julie Hagerty

Synopsis A Midsummer Night's Sex Comedy (1982) unfolds in the early 20th century, where three distinct couples converge for a weekend retreat in the countryside. The first couple consists of an innovative inventor and his wife, who grapples with intimacy issues....

Direction Alan J. Pakula

Cast Jane Fonda · Donald Sutherland · Roy Scheider · Charles Cioffi

Synopsis Klute (1971) follows the journey of a private investigator from a rural area (Donald Sutherland) who ventures into the bustling city of New York in pursuit of a vanished spouse. Along the way, he forms an unlikely alliance with an...

Direction Alan Arkin

Cast Elliott Gould · Lou Jacobi · Donald Sutherland · Alan Arkin

Synopsis Little Murders (1971) is a darkly comedic film that centers around Alfred Chamberlain, portrayed by Elliott Gould, a detached photographer who finds himself engaged to Patsy Newquist, an outgoing and optimistic woman played by Marcia Rodd. Patsy is the sole...

Direction Stuart Rosenberg

Cast Paul Newman · Anthony Franciosa · Joanne Woodward · Richard Jaeckel

Direction Alan J. Pakula

Cast Warren Beatty · Hume Cronyn · William Daniels · Paula Prentiss

Synopsis The Parallax View (1974) follows the gripping journey of a tenacious journalist who stumbles upon a sinister plot after witnessing a high-profile political murder. As he delves deeper into the mystery, he uncovers a web of deceit and corruption that...

Direction James Bridges

Cast Timothy Bottoms · Lindsay Wagner · John Houseman · Graham Beckel

Synopsis The Paper Chase (1973) follows the journey of Hart, a first-year law student at Harvard who finds himself grappling with the intense pressures of his academic pursuits and personal life. Hart is determined to excel under the tutelage of his...

Direction Alan J. Pakula

Cast Jane Fonda · Jason Robards · James Caan · Richard Farnsworth

Synopsis Comes a Horseman (1978) follows the story of Ella Connors, a resilient single woman who faces immense pressure to sell her struggling cattle ranch to her corrupt former admirer, Jacob Ewing. Desperate for support, Ella turns to her steadfast neighbor,...